Two Nigerians were in action in the Uefa Champions League on Tuesday with some of Europe's finest football clubs battling for places in the playoffs.
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It was a night of contrasting fortunes for the duo though as one will continue to have a feel of the world's most glamorous football competition while the other would have to bear the heartache of early elimination.
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Nurudeen Orelesi was in action for Albanian club, Skënderbeu Korçë in the 3-2 success over Kazakhstan outfit, FK Shakhter Karagandy at the Stadiumi Kombëtar Qemal Stafa on Tuesday night. Orelesi provided the assist for Skënderbeu Korçë's first goal scored by Zeljko Tomic in the ninth minute.
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The evening however ended in gloom for Orelesi as the win proved to be inadequate for Skënderbeu Korçë to progress as they lost the first leg 0-3 and eventually bowed out on a 3-5 aggregate score.
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Joseph Yobo was in action for Fenerbahce as the Turks progressed to the playoffs in fine style.
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The Nigeria captain played all 90 minutes in the 3-1 win over the Austrian club, Red Bull Salzburg at the Sukru Saracoglu stadium.
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Fener lost the first leg 1-2 but produced a stunning performance in the return leg to advance to the playoffs.
Joseph Yobo is always a good footballer wherever he goes to. He is just good like that. Football is in him.